September 30, 2008 John Maine underwent surgery on his should on Tuesday to remove a "lesion" on the back of his right shoulder socket, according to the NY Daily News.
September 28, 2008 John Maine is slated for surgery next week to fix a bone spur problem in his right shoulder, according to the NY Post.
September 25, 2008 The Daily News reports that John Maine will not be used the rest of the season. Manager Jerry Manuel said it's his decision alone, even though medical staff has cleared him. Manuel said he can't in good conscience use a young player in a game who needs surgery. "I just don't like anybody pitching young with anything," Manuel said. "That's just my hang-up."
September 24, 2008 Metsblog.com reports that John Maine has been activated from the disabled list. He had not appeared since August 23rd due to a bone spur in his throwing shoulder.
September 23, 2008 John Maine tossed lightly before the game and hopes to be activated Wednesday, according to the AP
